School Overview
Waterford-Halfmoon Elementary School, located at 125 Middletown Road in Waterford, New York, serves as the primary educational facility for children in the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District. As a central pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the personal success of every student. By maintaining a smaller school setting, the district aims to provide a personalized approach to education, ensuring that students receive the individual attention necessary to build a strong academic foundation in their early formative years.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school integrates technology and modern instructional practices to prepare students for future challenges. The administration and faculty focus on cultivating a collaborative partnership with families, encouraging parent involvement to enhance the overall educational experience. Through its official website, the district provides resources, communication tools, and updates on school events, reflecting its commitment to transparency and active community engagement within the Saratoga County region.
388
Total Students
38.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WATERFORD-HALFMOON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White322
Hispanic24
Black14
Asian7
Two or More19
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    322 (83.0%)
  • Hispanic
    24 (6.2%)
  • Two or More
    19 (4.9%)
  • Black
    14 (3.6%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: WATERFORD-HALFMOON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)237-0800
Website: http://www.whufsd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 201
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 36
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 50
Grade 2 49
Grade 3 49
Grade 4 44
Grade 5 55
Grade 6 68
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WATERFORD-HALFMOON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten36
Kindergarten36
Grade 150
Grade 249
Grade 349
Grade 444
Grade 555
Grade 668
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WATERFORD-HALFMOON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17645.4%
Male21254.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)